A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3748642 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3750524 epoch_slot_no: 13724 block_no: 3748467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1463 time: 2020-02-09 01:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04396b2742524f8dc7cf67e702bbdc8241ce186d6d0e25e9b7ef452b2dbb71f8Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: